Longevity Noodles (Chinese)
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 14 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon tamari, more to taste
- 12 teaspoon toasted dark sesame oil
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
- 1 cup fresh bean sprout
- 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 cup toasted crushed peanuts
- Cook the noodles in boiling, salted water until al dente according to package directions.
- Drain thoroughly in a colander and rinse them in cold water.
- Drain them again, lifting each strand to separate and fully drain water from noodles.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vegetable stock with the tamari, sesame oil and crushed red pepper.
- Set aside.
- Warm a wok or skillet over high heat for 30 seconds.
- Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the wok.
- Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook until aromatic, about 15 seconds.
- Add the cabbage and stir-fry until hot and coated with oil, about 2 minutes.
- Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry until they are just starting to wilt, about 1 minute.
- Stir the stock and tamari mixture to recombine, then add it to the wok.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the noodles and stir-fry until they absorb the sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more tamari if desired.
- Transfer the noodles to a platter and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.
pasta, vegetable stock, tamari, sesame oil, red pepper, peanut oil, fresh gingerroot, garlic, cabbage, fresh bean sprout, fresh cilantro, peanuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/longevity-noodles-chinese-270075 (may not work)